Brad Ross

• Toronto election campaign booted from Nathan Phillips Square prompts rule reminder

  Mayoral candidate Gil Penalosa was in the middle of a platform announcement when City Hall security stepped in and told him and his team to vacate Nathan Phillips Square.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2022
  
• Toronto protesters face off over city’s strategy on homelessness

  A pair of temporary housing facilities in midtown Toronto helped fuel duelling demonstrations on how to address homelessness amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Aug 15, 2020
  
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• Security screening at Toronto City Hall raises accessibility questions

  The south entrance off of Nathan Phillips Square is now the only place to gain access to the building for those without passes.

  Politics

  Feb 25, 2020
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• Year-long construction to begin on Richmond Street in downtown Toronto

  Long-term roadwork is set to begin on Richmond Street in downtown Toronto this week, adding to a number of lane restrictions across the city.

  Traffic

  Jul 21, 2019
• Heavy congestion expected when Don Valley Parkway bridge work begins July 2

  The work is being done in conjunction with the city’s $1-billion construction season on other roads and highways.

  Traffic

  Jun 30, 2019
• High winds, waves cause flooding on Toronto Islands

  A City of Toronto spokesperson reports there is "signficant flooding" near homes.

  Weather

  May 23, 2019
• City of Toronto staff remove encampments under Gardiner Expressway

  City of Toronto spokesperson Brad Ross said the action comes after a tent fire under the highway near Spadina Avenue Sunday afternoon.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2019
• Firefighters extinguish Agincourt Recreation Centre blaze after 39 hours

  At its height, the blaze was a three-alarm fire, but because of difficulties battling the flames, the rotation of equipment and crews was at a five-alarm level.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2019
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• Advocates for Toronto’s homeless population criticize ordered evacuation of tent city

  City officials are in the process of handing out notices to homeless residents living in tents or other temporary shelters on municipal land, giving them 14 days to vacate.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2019
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• TTC’s Brad Ross named Toronto’s chief communications officer

  Ross has been the TTC's executive director of corporate communications since 2008. Prior to joining the transit agency, he was the city's manager of media relations.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2018